How Arsenal rated against Porto

Manuel Almunia Played an unlikely part in creating the first goal with a long clearance, and despite having few saves to make his team-mates seemed reassured by his presence after Lukasz Fabianski’s calamitous first leg. 6

Bacary Sagna Preferred to Emmanuel Eboue, but not for much longer. The Ivory Coast defender is showing signs of his best form from four years ago while Sagna is stagnating in his second season at the club. 5

Sol Campbell Not the most assured performance of his remarkable return to the club as he was troubled by the pace of Hulk and Falcao, but will need to keep going as William Gallas will be out for at least a month with a recurrence of a calf injury. 6

Thomas…

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